About Us...

WELCOME TO BQLI AHEC

Brooklyn-Queens-Long Island Area Health Education Center (BQLI AHEC) was established in August 2002 and is a non-profit 501(c)(3) community based organization and is one of three New York Metropolitan Region AHECs developed to address the health workforce issues of underserved communities. BQLI AHEC target area is one of the largest regions in the New York State AHEC system; providing services to four counties-Kings, Queens, Nassau and Suffolk. Nine areas within this catchments area have been designated as Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA).

The Executive Director and Board of Directors provide leadership to the AHEC. The Board of Directors is comprised of professionals from community health centers, education institutions, hospitals, businesses and community-based organizations.

BQLI AHEC receives federal and state funding provided through the Health Resources and Service Administration (HRSA) and New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH).

The mission of the Brooklyn-Queens-Long Island (BQLI AHEC) is to improve health care outcomes in underserved areas through the development of education, mentoring, and training programs to increase the pool of skilled providers working in underserved communities.